In the construction of this chapter, the rules and definitions contained in this chapter shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise. In further amplification and for clarity of interpretation of the context, the following definitions of word use shall apply:

(1)

Terms used in the present tense shall include the future and words used in the singular number shall include the plural number and the plural the singular.

(2)

The term "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

(3)

The term "may" is permissive.

(4)

The term "lot" includes the terms "piece," "parcel," and "plots"; the term "building" includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings and the phrase "used for" includes the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."

(5)

All measured distances shall be to the nearest foot. If a fraction is one-half foot or more, the full number next above shall be taken.

(6)

Words contained in this chapter and not defined herein after shall assume definitions as prescribed in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1976 Edition).

(Code 1976, § 18.20.010)

A Zones means those areas shown on the official floodplain zoning map which would be inundated by the regional flood. These areas may be numbered or unnumbered A Zones. The A Zones may or may not be reflective of flood profiles, depending on the availability of data for a given area.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.020)

Accessory building means a building which is incidental and subordinate to the principal building, serves the principal building exclusively and located on the same lot with such principal building. An accessory building shall not exceed 120 square feet in area.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.030)

Accessory use means a use which is incidental to the principal use and serves the principal use exclusively.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.031)

Adult entertainment or oriented establishment means the establishment or business described, regulated and licensed in Chapter 4, as from time to time amended or renumbered.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.033)

Adult family home means a private residence or other facility, defined under Wis. Stats. § 50.01(1), within which care, maintenance, treatment and/or services above the level of room and board, but not including nursing care, are provided, and the number of adults in residence receiving services is generally limited to three or four.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.034)

Alteration means any change to one or more of the exterior architectural features of an improvement, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction or moving of any such improvement.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.040)

Awning means a fixed or retractable roof like cover which projects from the wall of a building and is used as a sunshade or rain shelter.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.050)

Base flood means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, as published by the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) as part of a flood insurance study (FIS) and depicted on a flood insurance rate map (FIRM).

(Code 1976, § 18.20.060)

Base flood elevation means an elevation equal to that which reflects the height of the base flood as defined.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.010)

Bay means an area within the building intended for or usable as a location to service, repair or wash a car. Each area large enough to accommodate one car shall be considered as one bay.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.070)

Bed and breakfast establishment means an owner-occupied single-family residence containing lodging rooms for rent and providing limited meal service to only the permanent residents of the site and occupants of the lodging rooms.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.084)

For a definition of the term "beer garden," see Outdoor cafe.

(Code 1976, § 18.20.085)